Not Like the Movies by Kerry Winfrey: Review

I got the chance to read and prepare a review for you for a brand new author to me who’s bringing a cute rom-com to us this summer.

While the story is the second story in the series, it is definitely one you can read without missing too many connections and details from the first story.

Fresh and a little wacky but definitely some emotional parts too. Read on for my full review.

Not Like the Movies by Kerry Winfrey
Publisher: Berkley (July 7, 2020)
ISBN-13: 978-1984804044

Synopsis:

What happens when your life is a rom-com . . . but you don’t even believe in true love?

Chloe Sanderson is an optimist, and not because her life is easy. As the sole caregiver for her father, who has early-onset Alzheimer’s, she’s pretty much responsible for everything. She has no time—or interest—in getting swept up in some dazzling romance. Not like her best friend, Annie, who literally wrote a rom-com that’s about to premiere in theaters across America . . . and happens to be inspired by Chloe and her cute but no-nonsense boss, Nick Velez.

As the buzz for the movie grows, Chloe reads one too many listicles about why Nick is the perfect man, and now she can’t see him as anything but Reason #4: The scruffy-bearded hunk who’s always there when you need him. But unlike the romance Annie has written for them, Chloe isn’t so sure her own story will end in a happily-ever-after.

Not Like the Movies by Kerry Winfrey Review

I ended up with mixed feelings about this book. The beginning first half came off with a definite young adult vibe. Plus I was really looking forward to the connection portion and that did not wind up fast enough for me.

For the second half we really started to see some lessening of the young adult vibe as we started to get to know Chloe a little bit more. Always doing for others but never allowing anyone to help. The connection with Nick was winding up. You can actually feel the emotion start to build.

This part of the book I absolutely loved. I connected with her in so many levels. The author did a great job with the balance of humor in the face of stress and anxiety, and learning to let go and let others in.

The delicate balance between family and friends, passion and dreams, and finding your happy place was richly detailed. And Nick… What a sweet character he turned out to be.

Winfrey brings a lovely story that crosses many genres and envelops the best pieces for a witty, emotional, sweet romance that leaves you with a smile and a sigh.

4 STARS!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.